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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the invention of the steam engine from its primitive inception as the aeolipile - a rudimentary device powered by steam - to the advanced yet compact engines that revolutionized rail and ship travel. The author argues that the steam engine's development was not the work of a single inventor, but rather the result of incremental contributions from a range of brilliant minds. He traces the evolution of the steam engine through the contributions of figures such as Thomas Savery, Thomas Newcomen, James Watt, and Richard Trevithick, highlighting the unique innovations that each brought to the technology. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the steam engine's impact on various industries, from mining and manufacturing to transportation, exploring how this invention transformed daily life and ushered in the Industrial Revolution. By presenting a detailed account of the steam engine's development and its far-reaching effects, this book sheds light on a pivotal invention that shaped the course of human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330119594_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330119594
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330119594
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